Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed by Pressbear in connection with our Services, including interactions through our website, platform, customer support, marketing activities, and external online presences such as social media.

2. Categories of Data We Process

• Contact information (name, email address, company details)
• Account and contract data
• Payment and billing information
• Content submitted through the platform
• Usage and log data (IP address, browser type, access times)
• Communication and support correspondence
• Technical and device information

3. Who We Process Data About

• Customers and registered users
• Publishers and business partners
• Prospective customers and interested parties
• Communication partners and support contacts

4. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data only where permitted by law and for clearly defined purposes, including:

• Providing and operating the Pressbear platform
• Account creation, authentication, and administration
• Payment processing and transaction handling
• Customer support and communication
• Platform security, fraud prevention, and compliance
• Marketing and service-related communications
• Analytics, optimization, and product improvement

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure, and improve our Services. Cookies may be session-based or persistent and serve functional, analytical, or marketing purposes.

Where required by law, cookies are used only with your consent. You can control or revoke cookie permissions through your browser settings or consent tools.

7. Analytics & Marketing Tools

We may use third-party analytics and marketing tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns and improve our Services. Data is processed in a pseudonymized form where possible.

You may opt out of such tracking through browser settings or applicable opt-out tools.

8. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We share personal data only where necessary to operate our Services, including with payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services, and customer support tools. All third parties are contractually required to safeguard personal data.

9. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Union or European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards are applied, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

10. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal obligations. Once retention is no longer required, data is deleted or anonymized.

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration, including access controls, encryption, and data minimization practices.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and take effect upon publication unless otherwise stated.

14. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

📧 privacy(@)pressbear[dot]com